Tax Audit
Tax audit under the Income-tax Act by a practising Chartered Accountant — books review, Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD, and filing before the due date.
- Timeline7–15 working days depending on volume of transactions.
- Starting at₹4,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents9 items — shared securely online
About Tax Audit
Businesses and professionals whose turnover or receipts cross the prescribed limits must get their accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant and file a tax audit report before filing the return.
NewStarts reviews your books, checks compliance with tax provisions, prepares the audit report and Form 3CD, and files it on the e-filing portal with UDIN. We coordinate with your accountant and then file the return.
What is Tax Audit?
A tax audit is an audit of accounts required under the Income-tax Act for businesses and professionals crossing prescribed turnover or receipt limits, reported in Form 3CA or 3CB with the statement of particulars in Form 3CD. Returns for income earned up to 31 March 2026 (AY 2026-27) are filed under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Income from 1 April 2026 falls under the Income-tax Act, 2025, which uses the term 'tax year'.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- Tax & Accounting
- Authority / portal
- Income Tax Department, CBDT — Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in); audit by a practising member of ICAI
- Timeline
- 7–15 working days depending on volume of transactions.
- Starting price
- ₹4,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Tax Audit?
Situations where this service is required or strongly recommended.
Businesses above ₹1 crore turnover
Or above ₹10 crore where cash transactions are within 5%.
Professionals above ₹50 lakh receipts
Doctors, lawyers, consultants and others.
Presumptive taxpayers declaring lower profit
In specified cases with income above the exemption limit.
Companies and firms
Where tax audit limits apply.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Tax Audit.
Books of accounts
Maintained as required.
Bank statements and ledgers
For the full year.
GST and TDS data
For reconciliation.
Fixed asset register
For depreciation.
Benefits of Tax Audit
What you gain once it is done right.
Compliance with law
Avoid penalty for not getting accounts audited.
Accurate return
Audit findings feed into a correct ITR.
Error detection
Mistakes are caught before filing.
Credibility with lenders
Audited accounts support loans.
Reduced scrutiny risk
Well-prepared reports reduce questions.
Types of Tax Audit
Choose the option that matches your situation.
Form 3CA
Where accounts are already audited under another law, such as the Companies Act.
Form 3CB
Where accounts are not audited under any other law.
Form 3CD
Statement of particulars filed with either report.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
Get this checklist on WhatsAppPAN Card
PAN of the proprietor / firm / company being audited.
Financial Statements
Profit & loss account and balance sheet for the audit year, or the trial balance so we can prepare them.
Books of Accounts
Ledgers, cash book, journal and stock records for the full financial year.
Bank Statements (All Accounts)
Statements of all business bank accounts, including loan and overdraft accounts.
Sales & Purchase Invoices
Sales and purchase registers with supporting invoices.
GST Returns & Reconciliation
GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B / GSTR-9 summaries reconciled with the books.
TDS / TCS Returns & Challans
TDS returns, challans and Form 26AS to verify tax-deduction compliance clauses.
Fixed Asset Register & Loan Statements
Asset purchase and sale details for depreciation, plus loan confirmations.
Previous Year Audit Report
Last year's tax audit report and financial statements, for opening balances and comparison.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Tax Audit from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Engagement
Scope, timeline and documents are agreed.
- 02
Books review
Ledgers, vouchers and reconciliations are reviewed.
- 03
Tax compliance checks
TDS, GST, disallowances and other items checked.
- 04
Draft report
Form 3CA or 3CB and 3CD drafted and discussed.
- 05
File with UDIN
The report is filed by the CA and accepted by you on the portal.
- 06
File ITR
The return is filed after the audit report.
NewStarts Tax Audit service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for Tax Audit before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for Tax Audit and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹4,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
Core statutory tax audit support
- Books review
- Audit report preparation
- Form filing
Premium
₹19,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
Comprehensive tax audit for larger businesses
- Everything in Basic
- Dedicated CA support
- Compliance gap review
- Multi-location books consolidation
- Priority turnaround
Tax Audit FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
Businesses with turnover above ₹1 crore (₹10 crore if cash transactions are within 5%) and professionals with receipts above ₹50 lakh, plus certain presumptive cases.
30 September 2026 for the audit report for AY 2026-27, with the ITR due by 31 October 2026.
0.5% of turnover or gross receipts, up to ₹1.5 lakh.
3CA is used when accounts are audited under another law; 3CB when they are not.
It must be a practising Chartered Accountant within the ICAI limit on number of audits.
Usually 7 to 15 working days depending on transaction volume.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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